Resource guarding in dogs is common, but it can escalate if ignored. Learn how to spot early signs, understand what your dog ...

Popular genetics tests can’t tell you much about your dog’s personality, according to a recent study. A team of geneticists ...

To get around that, a team of researchers recently did the largest gene/behavior association study within a single dog breed.

Just like humans, dogs manifest their own unique personalities early on, and these personalities may not change for the ...

Dogs, our loyal companions, often mirror our behaviors in unexpected ways. Whether it’s mimicking our moods or adapting to ...

Dogs who are socialized from an early age—with adopted fur siblings or in the neighborhood—are more likely to develop good ...

Researchers analyzed the genomes and behavioral profiles of 1,300 golden retrievers and found that several behavioral traits—such as trainability, fear of strangers, and aggression toward other ...

Scientists are beginning to trace a surprising link between the genes that shape dog behavior and the biology that underpins ...

Have you ever seen a dog focused on nuzzling their expensive treat under a blanket, behind a couch cushion, or into a freshly ...

Let’s assume that the original dog was an animal of many purposes. In time, humans began to demand that their dogs perform specific tasks and select for certain capabilities. Thus arose the ...

Spaying or neutering dogs has more pros than cons, but behavioral issues and health complications alike can pop up afterward.